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2020 Season Countdown: #82 Jack Stewart

Name: Jack Stewart
Height: 6’4″
Weight: 291 lbs.
High school: New Canaan (CT) New Canaan
Position: Offensive guard
Class: Redshirt freshman
Jersey number: #70
Last year: I ranked Stewart #104 and said he would redshirt (LINK). He redshirted.
TTB Rating: 74

When an offensive lineman is mired in the muck of the depth chart, there isn’t much to say. Stewart was a largely unheralded recruit coming out of high school, and he had the lowest TTB Rating. As someone who is probably a guard for his career, he has a lot of older or more talented guys ahead of him right now. He is probably looking at another redshirt year.

Prediction: Backup offensive lineman

Nightly Roundup: June 16, 2020

It’s time for some Zach Charbonnet highlights:

2️⃣4️⃣ burst onto the scene last year. 🔥

Highlights from his 2019 season. 👇#GoBlue 〽️🏈 pic.twitter.com/HxYKK11O9H

— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) April 2, 2020

Hit the jump for more.

2020 Season Countdown: #83 Greg Robinson

Name: Greg Robinson
Height: 6’6″
Weight: 306 lbs.
High school: Hudson (OH) Hudson
Position: Offensive tackle
Class: Fifth year senior
Jersey number: #79
Last year: I ranked Robinson #73 and said he would be a backup offensive tackle (LINK). He played in one game.
TTB Rating: N/A

Robinson – like everyone on the roster – got some playing time in the blowout of Rutgers last year. That was the first game action of his career.

This year chances of his getting much time are probably pretty slim, despite the fact that Michigan lost four starters on the offensive line. I do think Robinson has a decent amount of talent for a walk-on lineman, but Michigan’s recruiting has been good enough that they probably don’t need Robinson to be in the rotation. He could work in on the field goal protection unit or to prevent a true freshman from burning his redshirt.

Prediction: Backup offensive tackle

2020 Season Countdown: #84 Aaron Lewis, Jr.

Name: Aaron Lewis, Jr.
Height: 6’5″
Weight: 235 lbs.
High school: Williamstown (NJ) Williamstown
Position: Defensive end
Class: Freshman
Jersey number: N/A
Last year: Lewis was a senior in high school (LINK). He made 67 tackles, 22 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, 1 forced fumble, 2 fumble recoveries, and 3 pass breakups.
TTB Rating: 86

Lewis is not a particularly heralded recruit (3-star, #17 SDE, #463 overall) despite having an offer list rife with teams that have produced quality defensive linemen, namely Michigan, Ohio State, and Penn State. He has enticing length and agility.

Unfortunately for now, that length is paired with inadequate all-around size. He’s listed at 235 pounds and looks very skinny on the football field. Added weight is a necessity for him to get on the field. At the very least, I think Lewis needs to be 255-260 pounds before he plays significant time. I think he can pretty good down the line if he sticks around long enough to allow it to happen.

Prediction: Redshirt

Hit the jump for his senior highlights.

2020 Season Countdown: #85 William Mohan

Name: William Mohan
Height: 6’1″
Weight: 195 lbs.
High school: Brooklyn (NY) Erasmus Hall
Position: Linebacker
Class: Freshman
Jersey number: N/A
Last year: Mohan was a senior in high school (LINK). He made 56 tackles and 13 sacks.
TTB Rating: 88

Mohan has flown under the radar, but I’m here to tell you there’s a UFO in our airspace.

Mohan (247 Composite 3-star, #23 ATH, #459 overall) has a senior film that shows him flying all over the field – and through the air – to take down ball carriers, sack the quarterback, and wreak havoc. I have a soft spot in my heart for football players who hurl themselves all over with no regard for human life, and Mohan is one of those.

You can juxtapose the film of Mohan (below) with the film of R.J. Moten (LINK) and find totally different attitudes, even though my guess is they’re headed for the same position of Viper. I view Khaleke Hudson, Mohan, and 2021 commit Jaydon Hood all as being in the same vein of player who just can’t help being physical.

So while it’s fitting that Mohan appears to be headed for Hudson’s vacated position, I don’t think Mohan will play much this fall. Mohan is a little light at 195 pounds, and the starter is expected to be redshirt sophomore Michael Barrett. Michigan also has sophomore Anthony Solomon backing up that spot. So I expect Mohan to redshirt, but I think he could make a mark on special teams. I think he also has the ability to be a better pass rusher than some other Viper recruits, which could open up the door for more of a Josh Uche role than what some other Vipers have offered.

Prediction: Redshirt

Hit the jump for Mohan’s senior film.